What type of property is 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB?

19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB sell for?

19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB last sold for £172,000 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £47,000 in September 1995, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1995 and June 2020, 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB rose from £47,000 to £172,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB have?

The current EPC rating for 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB?

19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in B78 1DB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB heated?

The latest EPC at 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB?

19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB located?

19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB sits in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth. It falls within the B78 postcode district in Warwickshire.

How safe is the area around 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB?

Police records around 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 70% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (226% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB?

The closest primary school to 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB is The Nethersole CofE Academy (595m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Polesworth School (1.8km).

How well connected is 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB?

The closest rail stop to 19 Orchard Close, B78 1DB is Polesworth Rail Station, 66m away. The nearest bus option is Orchard Close, 88m away.

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19 Orchard Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1DB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 19 Orchard Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

19 Orchard Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Polesworth, Tamworth, Tamworth (B78 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 is 32% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£205/sq ft) was about 25.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2020 for £172,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Nov 2024

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Orchard Close, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Orchard Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

19 Orchard Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£172,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

23 June 2020Most recent
£172,000
+266.0%over 24 years
28 September 1995
£47,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in B78 1DB: £170,000 (2018–2014).

Nearby sales in B78 1DB

On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 19 Orchard Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,205

Street avg £1,873

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Tamworth district page.

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Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Polesworth Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Nethersole CofE Academy. 7 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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